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Rachmaninoff Vespers Summer Vespers by Candlelight
More Info Book TicketsWed 23 Jun 9:00pm Book through our ticket office for The Oratory
Please visit www.excathedra.co.uk for more information Please call the Box Office on 0121 780 3333 if you would like to book for the Summer Supper, £15 per person subject to availability
Ex Cathedra Choir Conductor - Jeffrey Skidmore
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CBSO Beethoven's Pastoral
More Info Book TicketsThu 24 Jun 7:30pm Symphony Hall
It’s summer - so it must be Beethoven’s _Pastoral_ Symphony. From its dewy-fresh opening to the serene _Shepherd’s Hymn_ with which it closes, no composer has ever captured the healing power of nature more timelessly. Two centuries on, it’s still a candidate for the most relaxing piece of music ever written. Guest conductor Ludovic Morlot brings a uniquely Gallic lightness of touch to Beethoven’s inspiration - and plenty of colour for Bartók’s folk-flavoured miniatures. They’ll stand him in good stead for the amazing sound-world of Ligeti’s Violin Concerto. French virtuoso Renaud Capuçon brings all his skill to bear on the ravishing colours, child-like humour and crackling energy of this true modern classic. Pre-concert talk, 6.15pm: *Ligeti's Violin Concerto* Writer and Broadcaster Anthony Burton on this 20th century masterpiece.
*City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra* *Ludovic Morlot* _conductor_ *Renaud Capuçon* _violin_
*Bartók* Two Pictures 17' *Ligeti* Violin Concerto 28' *Beethoven* Symphony No 6 (_Pastoral_) 40'
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CBSO Schools Concert: Tales of the Arabian Nights
More InfoFri 25 Jun 11:30am Symphony Hall
Rimsky-Korsakov’s most popular work is the music for today’s Schools Concert, specially devised for Key Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4) students. Based around the ancient tales of the Arabian Nights, the colourful sounds of the full symphony orchestra will transport young imaginations to far-off lands. We conjure up the world of a skilful storyteller - the clever and beautiful Sultana Scheherazade - for adventures at sea with Sinbad the sailor, festivals in Baghdad, and young Princes and Princesses falling in love. Visit the "CBSO website":http://www.cbso.co.uk
*City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra*
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CBSO Schools Concert: Tales of the Arabian Nights
More InfoFri 25 Jun 1:30pm Symphony Hall
Rimsky-Korsakov’s most popular work is the music for today’s Schools Concert, specially devised for Key Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4) students. Based around the ancient tales of the Arabian Nights, the colourful sounds of the full symphony orchestra will transport young imaginations to far-off lands. We conjure up the world of a skilful storyteller - the clever and beautiful Sultana Scheherazade - for adventures at sea with Sinbad the sailor, festivals in Baghdad, and young Princes and Princesses falling in love. Visit the "CBSO website":http://www.cbso.co.uk
*City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra*
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CBSO Friday Night Classics: Rodgers & Hammerstein
More Info Book TicketsFri 2 Jul 7:30pm Symphony Hall
July is bustin’ out all over - so celebrate the summer with the supreme masters of the Broadway Musical. Everyone knows the sound of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s music, and all your favourite melodies are here - sung by two modern legends of musical theatre. From _Climb Ev’ry Mountain_, _Oh What a Beautiful Morning_ and _You’ll Never Walk Alone_ to _Some Enchanted Evening_ and _The Lonely Goatherd_, one thing’s for sure, John Wilson and the CBSO will send you home whistling a merry tune! Pre-concert event 6.15pm: CBSO Boys' Choir gives a free performance in the hall. Visit the "CBSO website":http://www.cbso.co.uk
*City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra* *John Wilson* coductor *Kim Criswell* vocalists *Brent Barrett* vocalist
Including music from: Carousel South Pacific The King and I The Sound of Music Oklahoma! State Fair Flower Drum Song Pipe Dream Cinderella and more!
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Final of The Robert William and Florence Amy Brant International Pianoforte Competition 2010
More InfoSat 3 Jul 7:00pm Town Hall
With an illustrious list of former winners and a first prize of £3,000, this prestigious competition provides young pianists with the chance to further their careers and perform in world-class venues. CLOSING DATE for applications Friday 28 May 2010 Entry fee £35 (non-refundable) The competition is open to pianists of any nationality who are both resident in Great Britain at the time of application and between the ages of 20 and 28 on Friday 28 May 2010. Entrants are advised of the following dates: Preliminary round - 26 June 2010 at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Edgbaston Semi-final - 27 June 2010 at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Edgbaston Final - 3 July 2010 at Town Hall For more information about the competition or the application procedure, please contact Emily Jones at Town Hall and Symphony Hall, Birmingham Telephone: 0121 644 6068 E-mail: Emily.jones@thsh.co.uk The application form and prospectus (rules) are available for download below:
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CBSO Youth Orchestra Academy
More Info Book TicketsSun 25 Jul 7:00pm Town Hall
Join the CBSO Youth Orchestra’s acclaimed chamber orchestra for an evening of sheer summer exuberance. Berio’s extraordinary mini-operas and Milhaud’s swinging jazz-age ballet are just the curtain raisers to Beethoven’s liveliest (and cheekiest!) symphony. Jörg Widmann’s Con brio, meanwhile, is an uproarious homage to Beethoven. It caused a sensation at last year’s BBC Proms; hear why, when our brilliant young players give it their show-stopping all.
*Michael Seal* _conductor_ Mezzo-soprano to be announced *CBSO Youth Orchestra Academy*
*Milhaud* La création du monde 16’ *Berio* Folk Songs 23’ *Widmann* Con brio 12’ *Beethoven* Symphony No 8 27’
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CBSO Andris Nelsons conducts the New World Symphony
More Info Book TicketsWed 28 Jul 7:30pm Symphony Hall
The first time Andris Nelsons conducted Dvořák’s New World Symphony with the CBSO, the Orchestra was so impressed that it made him Music Director! Hear why tonight, and be ready to fall in love all over again with Dvořák’s most popular symphony. Wagner’s Rienzi overture (a personal favourite of Andris Nelsons) opens the concert in barnstorming style, before the masterly young British pianist Paul Lewis makes a welcome and long-awaited return to the CBSO with Beethoven’s sparkling concerto.
*Andris Nelsons* _conductor_ *Paul Lewis* _piano_
*Wagner* Rienzi 13’ *Beethoven* Piano Concerto No. 2 28’ *Dvořák* Symphony No 9 (From the New World) 40’
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National Youth Orchestra - Summer Prom
More Info Book TicketsWed 4 Aug 7:30pm Symphony Hall
A fantastic summer concert on a fantastical theme: _Symphonie Fantastique_, _The Sorcerer’s Apprentice_ and Julian Anderson’s _Fantasias_ played by ‘_the most uplifting orchestra in the world_.’ (The Times) Conductor Semyon Bychkov works his magic on these inspiring young musicians, described by The Independent as ‘_breathtakingly good . . . they played, quite simply, like professionals_.’
*National Youth Orchestra* *Conductor* _Semyon Bychkov_
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Tristan und Isolde Birmingham International Concert Season 2010/11
More InfoThu 23 Sep Symphony Hall
_Tristan und Isolde_ provides a groundbreaking opening concert to the "2010/11 Birmingham International Concert Season":http://www.thsh.co.uk/bics-2010-11. Full details of the season will be published in mid-April. _Tristan und Isolde_ co-producers: "Philharmonia Orchestra":http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/, Konzerthaus Dortmund and Lucerne Festival In association with: Southbank Centre London and Symphony Hall, Birmingham Also performed in: KKL, Lucerne (10 September), Konzerthaus, Dortmund (17 September) and Southbank Centre, London (26 September)
*Philharmonia Orchestra* *Esa-Pekka Salonen* _conductor_ *Gary Lehman* _Tristan_ *Christine Brewer* _Isolde_ *Anne Sofie von Otter* _Brangäne_ *John Relyea* _King Marke_ *Jukka Rasilainen* _Kurwenal_ *Stephen Gadd* _Melot_ *Andrew Kennedy* _Shepherd/Sailor_ *Darren Jeffery* _Helmsman_ *Philharmonia Voices* *Bill Viola* _visual artist_ *Peter Sellars* _artistic collaborator_
*Wagner* _Tristan und Isolde_ 255’
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Birmingham International Concert Season 2010/11
More InfoSep 2010 to Jun 2011 Town Hall & Symphony Hall
h2. See the world’s greatest artists perform on the UK’s finest stages The 2010/11 season, promises more thrilling performances from a stellar line-up of artists, opening with a groundbreaking performance of "_Tristan und Isolde_":http://www.thsh.co.uk/tristan-und-isolde. Full details of the season will be published in mid-April. *How to Book* Booking of concert packages will open in mid-April. Order forms will be available to download from this page, or by calling our Box Office. Priority booking for Friends of Town Hall and Symphony Hall and group bookers opens on Thursday 27 May at 10am, by phone, post and in person. General booking opens on Thursday 3 June at 10am, online, by phone, post and in person. If you would like us to post you a brochure with full details of the Birmingham International Concert Season 2010/11, please e-mail your name, address and telephone number to marketing@thsh.co.uk with the message subject BICS 2010/11.
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The RAF In Concert 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain
More InfoThu 28 Oct 7:30pm Symphony Hall
This year's prestigious Royal Air Force in Concert Tour officially commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain with an exciting and nostalgic programme of music that will conjure up the atmosphere surrounding Britain's 'finest hour'. The varied programme ranges from the _Battle of Britain March_ by Goodwin and the _Fighter Command March_ by Alwyn to Gershwin’s _A Foggy Day in London Town_ and _Rhapsody in Blue_. Sing along to _Underneath the Arches_ and _Blue Birds Over the White Cliffs of Dover_. Enjoy the Big Band swing sound of the RAF Squadronaires as they perform a Glenn Miller tribute and the trumpet classic _Tico Tico_. Flight Lieutenant Matthew Little will again delight audiences with his vocal talents, performing under the baton of the RAF's Principal Director of Music, Wing Commander Duncan Stubbs. A wonderful trip down memory lane, this flag-waving, musical tribute to the men and women who took part in the Battle of Britain is not to be missed!
*Alan Dedicoat* (Radio 2) _compere_
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra plays Symphonic Rock
More Info Book TicketsFri 26 Nov 7:30pm Symphony Hall
Back by popular demand and following 2009’s sell-out show, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Birmingham to perform more legendary rock anthems and classic tracks. Featuring popular hits by: *COLDPLAY, BON JOVI, ERIC CLAPTON, ELBOW, QUEEN, LED ZEPPELIN, TINA TURNER, THE MOODY BLUES* and many more! PLUS! NEW FOR 2010: Symphonic Sgt. Pepper (The Beatles)
Ken Bruce, BBC Radio 2 _Presenter_ Nick Davies _Conductor_ Metro Voices
